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Full ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Dvd Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-18-2007)

There's been a few changes to the DVD release of HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX by Warner Bros Home Video. One of those changes is the additional/deleted scenes which was originally listed as 10 minutes of footage not seen in the theatrical ver...

Split DVD Decision For HARRY POTTER & JASON BOURNE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)

Harry Potter fought Jason Bourne over the past week in the DVD charts and the clear winner is nobody. Or both, depending on how you want to look at it here. Harry and his band of wizards won the DVD sales charts while Bourne ruled the DVD rental charts. I...

HARRY POTTER #1 Franchise of All Time
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-11-2007)

You can bet there's a few Warner Bros executives with smiles the past few days as one of their top money makers hit the much coveted top spot. Yes, the HARRY POTTER franchise is now the top-grossing motion picture franchise in history surpassing...


HARRY POTTER to hit DVD
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 02-06-2002)

Warner Bros. Home Video has decided the HARRY POTTER onslaught will be moved to video stores on May 28. That's the day HARRY POTTER AND THE SCORCER'S STONE will be released on DVD, sporting two discs and a ton of extras.Disc one will contain the film, whi...

Harry Potter & the Disc of Silver
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-07-2006)

I know that you already know, but I'm writing this before the Academy Awards ceremony, so please don't ruin it for me by telling me who won what. Dipping into the Prize Closet, we have three copies of JARHEAD for you, courtesy of Universal. To enter, simp...

Blu-Ray or HD-DVD?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-11-2007)

This week ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ arrives in three different formats of DVD: Standard DVD, High Definition DVD (HD-DVD) and Blu-Ray DVD. All of these formats are releasing the Harry Potter films in a box set. With...

"Matrix" and "Harry Potter" to hit HD DVD
by Karl Schneider (Mon 01-08-2007)

Warner Home Video has announced that it will convert the Matrix franchise and the Harry Potter franchise to HD DVD for release in 2007.Warner Home Video HD DVDs offer resolution six times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vi...


Smoke and Mirrors: The Magic of Harry Potter
by Denise Dumars (Tue 11-30-1999)

To discuss J. K. Rowling`s Harry Potter books is to do more than just review them; it`s a job that also encompasses explicating a phenomenon. Because the Harry Potter books--three of a planned series of seven have now been published--comprise a publishing...

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS released today on DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-11-2003)

With over half a billion dollars in the bank, it's a safe thing to call HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS a hit. The second film in Warner Bros. movie franchise was released last November and gathered better critical reviews than its predecessor a ...

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-09-2004)

Genre:Family/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Warner Bros./Heyday Films/1492 Productions.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter); Emma Watson (Hermione Granger); Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley); Robbie Colt...

HARRY POTTER 6 Pushed to July 2009
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-14-2008)

Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that it has moved back the release date of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to Summer 2009. The sixth installment of the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise will now open day-and-date domestically and in the majo...


DVD This Week: May 28
by John Thonen (Tue 05-28-2002)

VIDEO NEWSMGM will make the small army of John Carpenter fans happy this summer when they finally bring J.C’s semi-classic ghost tale THE FOG to DVD. Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins will be onboard with Rob Bottin’s waterlogged ghosts. T...

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 03-01-2005)

Genre:Family/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:1492 Pictures/Heyday Films/Warner Bros.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter); Emma Watson (Hermione Granger); Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley); Robbie Coltrane (H...

DVD Review: THE GOLDEN COMPASS
by Tim Janson (Tue 05-13-2008)

After striking gold…much, much gold…with the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, executives at New Line set about trying to find another fantasy epic to adapt, choosing Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” trilogy. Now, when I&rsqu...

Harry Potter and the Japanese Experience
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 08-02-2007)

Before reading what our columnist, Nadia Oxford, has to say, I'm warning everyone here at Mania that there is a Harry Potter & Half Blood Prince Spoiler in this article. You are now warned. Now, let's get back to Nadia's thoughts... --J...


Yates talks POTTER 5 & 6 Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 06-23-2007)

Quint from AICN had an opportunity to interview the various parties involved with Warner Bros's latest Harry Potter movie, Order of the Phoenix. Some of those interviews are well worth passing along (if the interview is more then just "fluff"). ...

DVD This Week: September 25th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-25-2001)

VIDEO NEWSJOHN CARPENTER'S GHOSTS OF MARS died a quick death at the box office, but audiences will get a second chance to check out its off-the-wall pleasures when Columbia releases it to video on December 4th, making it a priority on my Christmas wish li...

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
by Tim Janson (Thu 12-27-2007)

The tragic and grim events of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire carries directly over into The Order of the Phoenix and might almost be considered a two-part film. While “Goblet” set things up “Phoenix” truly brings the Potter se...

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 06-23-2003)

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, like every Harry Potter before it, is the best one yet... because they keep getting better.And they keep getting other things too. They keep getting darker. They keep getting more mature. They keep getting more c...


'Violence' tops DVD rental chart in first week
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-28-2006)

New Line Home Entertainment's "A History of Violence" snagged the top spot on the DVD rental chart its first week in stores, but the Oscar-nominated crime drama wasn't quite able to topple Warner's "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" from the No. 1 posi...

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE: Film Preview
by Frank Garcia (Thu 11-23-2000)

While author J.K. Rowling was in Vancouver, Canada on October 25 for two appearances as part of the city`s annual Writers and Reader’s Festival, she sat down with reporters at a press conference prior to the event. Rowling spoke out about the Warner Broth...

HARRY POTTER 4 might also be HARRY POTTER 5
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-10-2003)

At the London launch party for the CHAMBER OF SECRETS DVD, HARRY POTTER producer David Heyman told the BBC that work has already started on adapting the fourth HARRY POTTER book into a movie. Screenwriter Steve Kloves began work on HARRY POTTER AND THE G...

Williams Still with POTTER; a DUNE Soundtrack (sort of); Marco Beltrami's THE WATCHER.
by Randall D. Larson (Sun 12-10-2000)

Rumor ControlDon’t worry - recent reports on several websites and newsgroups alleging that John Williams is bowing out of scoring the upcoming big screen version of HARRY POTTER do not appear to be true. As reported on soundtrackmag.com, Williams is stil...


Your holiday DVD guide
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-04-2004)

As we move toward the holiday shopping season, more studios are announcing tentative release dates for new DVD titles. We've compiled a list of the major releases from various studios and their announced release dates; in many of these cases the artwork a...

Cyprus spins DVD piracy web
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-13-2004)

Days after its worldwide premiere, DVD copies of "Spider-Man 2" have appeared on the holiday island of Cyprus. A local video dealer, who did not wish to be named, said Friday that he was able to pick up a rough copy of the film from a home-entertainment c...

The Force on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-21-2004)

George Lucas is one of the world's most controversial filmmakers. Oh, it's not that the subject matter of his films pushes the boundaries of social tastes or challenges our way of life the last time he did that was with his first film THX-1138 (released ...

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
by Andrew Osmond (Fri 07-14-2000)

Without warning, Harry’s scar exploded with pain. It was agony such as he had never felt in his life; his wand slipped from his fingers as he put his hands over his face; his knees buckled; he was on the ground and could see nothing at all, his head was a...


HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 11-15-2002)

Mr. Bond, Mr. Holmes, Lord Hornblower, Sir Robin and even Your Majesty King Arthur all you timeless British heroes of the page and screen need to take a couple of steps over and clear some room up there on your collective pedestal. This Potter kid is app...

Author Sues Over HARRY POTTER Books
by Matt Brady (Fri 03-17-2000)

Author Nancy K. Stouffer has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling Harry Potter books stole much of the material the Potter books are based on from her work. According to Stouffer, Rowling swiped ideas and even cha...

Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)

The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A...

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-18-2005)

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE begins by rather bravely assuming we know who these people are, what their relationships to one another are and what's going on. This full-tilt-boogie approach is sensible in several respects while not impossible, it s...


HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
by Abbie Bernstein (Wed 07-11-2007)

It’s really hard to imagine someone wandering into Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix cold, without having seen the previous films and/or read the books, which is a good thing, because this latest entry in the cinematic series makes no conces...

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-16-2001)

It's a funny thing about movies adapted from beloved books. In a way, it doesn't matter how the movies turn out the books will still be there, as worthwhile and exciting and lovable as ever. However, people are still terribly invested in adaptations. For...

EA to make Harry Potter 5 video game
by Karl Schneider (Wed 11-22-2006)

Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced that the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix videogame is in development. The game is set for a July 2007 release to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K....

HARRY POTTER 6 hits next July
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-21-2004)

After HARRY POTTER author J.K. Rowling revealed that she had delivered the manuscript to her publisher yesterday on her website, today Scholastic and Bloomsbury announced the publication date for HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE: July 16, 2005. The ...


William Ross: Crafting the Music for Harry Potter
by Ford A. Thaxton and Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-28-2002)

The magical, adventurous world of Harry Potter was well defined by composer John Williams in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. With his characteristic flair for melody, effervescent action scoring, and musical depictions of fantasy and suspense, John...

Harry Pottermania in Vancouver, with J.K. Rowling
by Frank Garcia (Thu 11-16-2000)

At a J.K. Rowling press conference, it’s the adults who take a backseat to the children sitting in the front row. Almost half a dozen boys and girls who are playing reporter clutch their pens and pads, asking questions to their favorite children’s author ...

Daniel Radcliffe signs on for more "Harry Potter"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-03-2007)

According to DanRadcliffe.co.uk, Daniel Radcliffe has signed on to the last two Harry Potter films Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.The site writes:I am pleased to inform you that it has been confirmed for us...

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 06-04-2004)

Harry Potter is back, and his third screen adventure, faithfully adapted (albeit with considerable condensation) from J.K. Rowling's novel, is literally wonderful in all senses of the word. With director Alfonso Cuaron taking over the reins from Christoph...


Jessica Stevenson joins HARRY POTTER 5
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-23-2006)

Jessica Stevenson joins HARRY POTTER 5According to Harry Potter Fan Zone, Jessica Stevenson has been added to the cast of the upcoming Warner Bros. film HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX.Stevenson will play Mafalda Hopkirk, a witch from the Improp...

HARRY POTTER 5 now on sale
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 06-21-2003)

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, the fifth book in author J.K. Rowling's wildly popular childrens fantasy book series, is now on sale in bookstores. The book went on sale in the United Kingdom last evening at precisely 7:01 PM; if you live insid...

Harry Potter 12 Inch Figure w/Sound
by News Editor (Wed 05-16-2007)

In June, NECA will be releasing the 12-inch tall Harry Potter talking action figure.  With a single push of a button, you can hear Harry Potter enchanting you with a spell, or a quote from a movie. This detailed Harry Potter action figure features H...

Did 'Dark Knight' send 'Harry Potter' on extended holiday?
by Jim Harvey (Mon 08-18-2008)

EW.com reports that 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince', originally touted as a Fall 2008 release, has been pushed back to July of next year. The reasons are numerous but some are speculating that the performance of 'The Dark Knight' have have Warner...


Title of sixth HARRY POTTER book revealed
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-29-2004)

Our first indication that the title for J.K. Rowling's sixth HARRY POTTER novel was being revealed hit our electronic shore late yesterday evening when an unusual email rolled in..."My friend is a big Potter fan, and he was over my house. He went onto J.K...

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE
by Daniel Schweiger (Wed 02-13-2002)

If the magic of childhood had music, then John Williams conjures it like no other composer. With heavy doses of strings, bells and brass, his scores are the fairy tale enchantment of films like E.T., Home Alone and HOOK. Audiences the world over lap up Wi...

HARRY POTTER L.A. Premiere Pix
by Sue Schneider (Fri 11-23-2001)

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE had its Los Angeles premiere on November 14th in Westwood at the Mann Village Theatre. This was the third premiere Warner Bros. decided to hold honoring the film that might just beat the box office records of E.T. and...

"Harry Potter VII" gets a Publishing Date
by Karl Schneider (Fri 02-02-2007)

The seventh and final book in the remarkably popular series by J.K. Rowling, titled Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will be published on July 21, 2007.The publishing date comes just 8 days after the theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Order o...


"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" shipping 12 million copies
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-15-2007)

According to publisher Scholastic, a record breaking 12 million copies of the upcoming novel Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be shipped to stores for it's release on July 21.Previous Harry Potter books have sold over 325 million copies and have ...

'Southland Tales' on DVD this March
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-16-2008)

From a press release Culver City, CA – From acclaimed writer/director Richard Kelly, the visionary creator behind the modern classic Donnie Darko, comes another exercise in mind-bending cool with 'Southland Tales', available on DVD March 18, 2008 f...

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE Videogame Goes Gold
by News Editor (Tue 11-01-2005)

EA and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced that the HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE videogame has gone gold and is scheduled for release on November 8, 2005 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game system...

The Cards Inc shows off Harry potter figures
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-19-2007)

The Cards Inc., a leading distributor and manufacturer of toys and collectables in Europe, has released images of the upcoming Harry potter figures.You can see one of Professor Snape to the left, and the rest over here.The toys and collectables are inspir...


Hagrid Talks Harry Part Two
by CHRIS WYATT (Sun 11-25-2001)

British actor Robbie Coltrane is a veteran performer, having appeared in films like HENRY V, FLASH GORDON and THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH. He's now featured in one of the biggest films of his career though, playing Hagrid in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S ST...

Radcliffe, Grint and Watson all back for "Harry Potter" 6 and 7
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-24-2007)

According to WB, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson have all signed on to reprise their roles as teen wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively, in the remaining films of the series."When Daniel, Rupert and Emma...

Director for HARRY POTTER 5 revealed
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-19-2005)

Director David Yates has been officially selected to helm the fifth HARRY POTTER film by Warner Bros. In a release issued by the studio earlier today, Warner Bros. President of Production Jeff Robinov made the announcement, stating that filming on HARRY P...

Harry Potter's Spell is on Top
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-15-2007)

This will be a strange Box Office Report. While the winner for the weekend is the new release and the movie everyone expected to win, I’m still not sure if that movie is as clear a winner as the movies ranked 2-4 judging off what they did in their p...


VANITY FAIR director courted for HARRY POTTER 5
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-30-2004)

As first reported by The Times of India (and then by Coming Soon), MONSOON WEDDING director Mira Nair has been asked to direct the fifth HARRY POTTER film, HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX. "I'm getting offers to direct HARRY POTTER: THE ORDER OF...

Radcliffe Talks HARRY POTTER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-01-2007)

Actually, he talks a number of strange and zany subjects in this video interview. Subjects like rooting on the Steelers, never getting to play Cricket , his cameo on the EXTRAS show and his most horrible Science museum visit ever. Still, the "movie g...

Final "Harry Potter" Book gets a title
by Karl Schneider (Thu 12-21-2006)

J.K. Rowling has released the title for the upcoming Harry Potter book and it is: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.Though the title has been released, the book is not yet finished according to Rowling: "I'm now writing scenes that have been plann...

'Batman Begins' to Lead Warner's 4Q HD DVD Charge (Thu 07-13-2006)

HD DVD backers unveiled an ambitious $150 million marketing plan, highlighted by a roving 18-wheeler home theater truck parked in the Venetial exhibit area, to help boost awareness of the high-definition format. Viewing the first few months of HD DVD a...


Fourth HARRY POTTER film looking for director
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 07-25-2003)

According to a story that appears in today's The Hollywood Reporter, director Mike Newell (DONNIE BRASCO, ENCHANTED APRIL) is keen on helming the fourth Harry Potter film for Warner Bros., HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Reporter says that neither Ne...

HARRY POTTER 5 Breaking IMAX Records
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-07-2007)

It seems the fifth installment of the theatrical series, HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, continues breaking IMAX records over the course of its 7-week release, says Warner Bros & IMAX. The 3-D mega-screen edition of the 5th adventure has pu...

"Harry Potter" International Trailer Online
by Karl Schneider (Mon 04-23-2007)

The International trailer for the upcoming film, Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix, is now online via AOL.You can find the trailer here.In the film, as his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry approaches, 15-year-old Harry Pott...

"Harry Potter" Domestic Trailer Online
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-25-2007)

The Domestic trailer for the upcoming film, Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix, is now online via Yahoo.You can find the trailer here.In the film, as his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry approaches, 15-year-old Harry Potter ...


Nicholas Hooper said to score HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
by Randall Larson (Mon 04-24-2006)

A lot of rumors about which composer would finally get assigned to score the new Harry Potter film were floating around during the last days (imdb.com had been attributing it to Dario Marianelli (V FOR VENDETTA, THE BROTHERS GRIMM, but this has not been s...

Harry Potter Theme Park Planned
by News Editor (Fri 06-01-2007)

Author J.K Rowling has given her permission and blessings for a Harry Potter theme park to be built in Orlando, Florida. The joint venture between  Warner Bros Entertainment and Universal Orlando Resort will be called The Wizarding World of Harry Po...

Chris Columbus advises stars of HARRY POTTER to consider life after the magic
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 11-05-2002)

In a recent interview to promote the release of HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, director Chris Columbus commented on the concerns he has about the three young stars of the film -- Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emily Watson (Hermione Granger) a...

John Irving and Stephen King want Harry Potter to live!
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-02-2006)

JK Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving were at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for a charity reading. While answering questions, it became clear that Irving and King wanted Harry Potter to survive the final book of the HARRY POTTER series. Row...


Rowling Confirms Next Harry Potter Title
by Andrew Osmond (Sun 10-22-2000)

The title of the next Harry Potter book has been confirmed as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. JK Rowling confirmed the title on the Friday morning Today programme. `I kept saying I wouldn`t tell anyone, but then this cute boy, about 8, asked me...

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Renewal of Evangelion DVD-BOX (Sun 06-29-2003)

What They SayThe boxed set compiles new digitally remastered versions of the 26 TV show episodes, 4 remade-for-laserdisc episodes, and 3 theatrical features. Includes a bonus disc with never-before-seen material. The Review!It\'s been a very long time sin...

RE3 and WAR Split DVD Race
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-10-2008)

Resident Evil: Extinction came out on top on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert sales chart, after the film pullled in 50.7 mil in its domestic theatrical run. War came in at No. 2 but topped Home Media Magazine's video rental chart with estimate...

MADMAN Releases Fullmetal Alchemist on DVD (-)

TWO BROTHERS. ONE MISSION! MADMAN RELEASES FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST ON DVD. MELBOURNE, Wednesday, 6 April 2005 - As children, two brothers Edward and Alphonse used the clandestine science of Alchemy to try the unthinkable - resurrect their dead mother. They ...


Here's HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN!
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-13-2003)

The teaser trailer for HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN has gone live at the film's official website and awaits your download. Available in Windows Media, Real Player and QuickTime formats, you even get to see a real quick glimpse of the scary Dem...

Latest Harry Potter Soundtrack Now Available at iTunes
by Randall Larson (Mon 11-14-2005)

The highly anticipated soundtrack to HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE, featuring score by Patrick Doyle, has been released one week early, as an iTunes exclusive. With over an hour of score, and three new songs written by Jarvis Cocker, the album also ...

Record Setting HARRY POTTER
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-05-2001)

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE has already set a record in the UK.According to the BBC, the coming film has already sold over £1M in advance tickets for the film. As it stands, though the film opens there on November 16th, leaving many more days to...

Columbus to pass directorial HARRY POTTER torch
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 10-14-2002)

Chris Columbus (HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS) recently told SCI FI Wire that he wouldn't be returning to the J.K. Rowling-based HARRY POTTER franchise to direct the third movie. Columbus will be passing th...


HARRY POTTER Casting Call
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 06-26-2007)

Last year, the producers of the Harry Potter movie franchise over at Warner Bros. released casting calls for the character of Luna Lovegood and Cho Chang other characters appearing throughout HARRY POTTER & ORDER OF THE PHOENIX. Th...

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-11-2007)

Release Date: 2010 Studio: Warner Bros Pictures Cast: Daniel Radcliffe (confirmed), Emma Watson (confirmed), Rupert Grint (confirmed), Director: TBA Screenwriter: Steven Kloves Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Family Plot Summary: The final film in the f...

HARRY POTTER Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-15-2001)

Warner Bros. has released loads of shots, some familiar, some new, from their upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. Daniel Radcliffe stars as the young wizard in a film directed by Chris Columbus. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Wa...

HARRY POTTER 2 Production Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-04-2001)

Last week, there were rumblings that HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS had started shooting. Now, the BBC has posted pictures showing something is up.This last weekend saw shooting of the Hogwarts Express in Glenfinnan, Scotland. The Beeb reports th...


HARRY POTTER Vs. LORD OF THE RINGS?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-07-2001)

Peter Jackson and John Rhys-Davies have been talking about the potential tussle to come at the box office between HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE and LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING.While talking to the Toronto Sun, Rhys-Davies sided with ...

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Series One
by News Editor (Fri 06-01-2007)

NECA's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Series One collection of action figures hits store shelves this week.  The figures include Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Sirius Black, and a Death Eater Dummy. Click here for more infor...

Two to die in next HARRY POTTER book
by Karl Schneider (Tue 06-27-2006)

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling said two characters will die in the seventh and last book in the popular franchise during a live interview on Channel 4's Richard & Judy in the UK."The final chapter is hidden away, although it's now changed very slightl...

First look from HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-22-2004)

Perhaps timed to coincide with the announcement of the publication date of the sixth HARRY POTTER novel, Warner Bros. has released the first two images from HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. The first photo shows Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Hermione (...


ILM set For HULK & HARRY POTTER 2
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-10-2001)

Industrial Light & Magic has been selected to be the lead f/x studio for the coming THE HULK and HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS.Regarding THE HULK, Dennis Muren will oversee the visuals work on the project for which he will be given an atypic...

HARRY POTTER Setting Record
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-14-2001)

When HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE debuts, odds are good that you'll be able to see it on opening day with word that the film will be shown on an unprecedented number of screens.According to Variety, as it stands, the film will be opening on 7,000...

HARRY POTTER producer sees HALF MAGIC
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-29-2003)

HARRY POTTER producer David Heyman has been sought by Columbia Pictures and Sunbow Entertainment to bring the 1954 childrens book HALF MAGIC to the silver screen. Written by Edward Eager, the nearly 50-year-old novel is about four kids who find a talisma...

Harry Potter, Night Watch, Baxter & more
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 07-25-2006)

Tor books and its parent company Random House Publishing wrapped up a few series this week with the releases of When Darkness Falls, The Grapple, and Transcendent. Fans of these series shouldn't be so sad though, for every door closed is another door ope...


Sneaking an early peek at HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-03-2004)

With the domestic release of HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN almost upon us (those lucky citizens in the United Kingdom already have the film in their cinemas), we thought it best to get you in the mood by presenting 19 snapshots from AZKABAN and...

Williams Talks HARRY POTTER Score
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 11-13-2001)

Famed composer John Williams was the man who Chris Columbus and Warner Bros. wanted to do the score for HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, something he had already been familiar with.While talking to USA Today, Williams, once again, noted how he initi...

Where to see the HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS trailer
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-11-2002)

The first real trailer for HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS is set to premiere on the WB tomorrow during the network's new comedy, FAMILY AFFAIR. That means the trailer should be online sometime Friday, if the release follows the same schedule as o...

New HARRY POTTER Trailer
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-10-2001)

If you thought the first HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE trailer looked good, just wait until you see the second one. This latest trailer features loads of prominent characters from the film to come, while showing how faithful director Chris Columbu...


WB finds HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN director
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-22-2002)

Following months of speculation following the departure of director Chris Columbus from the HARRY POTTER series, Alfonso Cuaron (A LITTLE PRINCESS) has snagged the job of directing HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN. Columbus, who directed last year...

Second HARRY POTTER preview coming
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-20-2001)

Filmforce.com is reporting confirmation a second HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE preview will be coming into theaters with A.I., set for release June 29. But for those too eager to wait, the trailer will be hitting the internet, or rather AOL, June ...

HARRY POTTER 5 Teaser on Nov. 17
by Karl Schneider (Wed 10-11-2006)

According to Warner Bros. Pictures, the theatrical teaser trailer for HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX will debut in theaters on November 17.The trailer will be attached to the comedy adventure HAPPY FEET.HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX...

SCOOP: Inside word on the next HARRY POTTER book?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 05-05-2004)

In the world of anonymous scoops you've got to learn to keep an open mind. Sometimes a person will send inside information and wish to remain unknown because of concerns that they have for their job. Even though we keep the identity of all senders complet...


HARRY POTTER 2 TALK
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-19-2001)

Filming has been going on for a few weeks on the second POTTER film, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS.While talking to Chicago Sun-Times columnist Cindy Pearlman, producer David Haymen gave the latest word on filming... which could be considered a ...

Newell will direct HARRY POTTER 4
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-11-2003)

It's official: Mike Newell will direct HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE for Warner Bros. The studio made the announcement last weekend.The script for GOBLET will be written by screenwriter Steve Kloves, the same fellow who's adapted all of the POTTER n...

Challenge Harry Potter to a match in QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-29-2003)

After reading about the magical sport of Quidditch in J.K. Rowling's HARRY POTTER novels and seeing it realized on the screen in the Warner Bros. movies, you now have your opportunity to grab your broomstick and chase after Quaffles, Bludgers and the elus...

A change of writers for HARRY POTTER
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-17-2004)

For the first time in the HARRY POTTER film franchise's history, a new screenwriter has been brought in to work on the next HARRY POTTER film adaptation. Michael Goldenberg will adapt the fifth Potter book, HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, into ...


POTTER Satire Irks Warners
by News Editor (Sat 06-04-2005)

In Brooklyn, NY, a small group had been screening HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, but with a changed soundtrack, which featured "the voice of an unreliable, creepy narrator who called Professor McGonagall 'Professor Hardcastle McCormick' and hinted...

Cleese on HARRY POTTER 2
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 04-09-2002)

It seems the part of Nearly Headless Nick in HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS won't be any bigger, if even as big, as it was in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. According to an interview in the CALGARY SUN, John Cleese shot down speculation h...

Columbus: Acting in HARRY POTTER 2 will be "much better"
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 08-27-2002)

In a short interview teasing the upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, POTTER 1 director Chris Columbus said he expects viewers to see a significant improvement in the acting for November's installment of the J.K. Rowling series. "The kids are...

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HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS teaser poster is here
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-05-2002)

The teaser for the new HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS has been released, and it takes the minimal, well, teasing route. Potter and pals don't even appear. Who does? That troublesome house elf, Dobby. Click on the image above for your own gander. ...

HARRY POTTER 5 Casting News
by Karl Schneider (Fri 05-26-2006)

Helen McCrory has dropped out of the movie HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX because she is expecting a child and would be heavily pregnant during shooting. Helena Bonham Carter will now play the role of Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange.Other cast...

ABC Grabs HARRY POTTER
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 11-30-2001)

A deal for exclusive TV rights to HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE has been struck, which will allow the film to be shown on the ABC TV network as well as sister channel's ABC Family and the Disney Channel.Also a part of the 10 year deal were the rig...

Paperback release for fifth HARRY POTTER book known
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-02-2004)

The paperback edition of HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX has been announced. Scholastic Corporation will release the hefty 896 page book on August 10 at a price of $9.99. Two million copies of the paperback edition will be printed at first.Howev...


Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ...

TRANSFORMERS Rolls Out to Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-08-2007)

The July 4th week has come and gone, the estimates are now in and the winner is locked. Honestly, there was never any doubt on who that winner would be. Transformers rolled out to victory this weekend pulled in 67.6 million in box office sales. For the ...

HARRY POTTER and the thieves of England
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-17-2003)

There are some muggles the English police and author J.K. Rowling would like to catch. Over this past weekend thieves stole 7,680 copies of HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, nipping them from a Merseyside warehouse sometime during the night of Ju...

School's in for two new HARRY POTTER actors
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-24-2004)

HARRY POTTER producer David Heyman told CBBC Newsround two exclusive pieces of casting news for HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. First up, Brendan Gleeson will play Hogwart's new Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor, Mad-Eye Moody. Gleeson's curren...


Dobby not in HARRY POTTER 5?
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-10-2006)

According to Toby Jones in a recent interview with MTV, Dobby the house elf will be a no-show in the upcoming film HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX.Jones, who voiced Dobby in the second film of the series, said, "I know that the filmmakers have a...

Helena Bonham Carter is Bellatrix Lestrange in next HARRY POTTER
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-03-2006)

Helena Bonham Carter has signed on to play Bellatrix Lestrange in the upcoming film HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX for Warner Bros. Pictures.Bellatrix Lestrange is Sirius Black's cousin and a Death Eater, or one of the evil Lord Voldemort's fol...

New HARRY POTTER banners revealed
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 09-13-2002)

On the same day it released the new trailer for HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS on its own network primetime schedule (last night during FAMILY AFFAIR) Warner Bros. revealed five new theater banners for the second POTTER installment. The banners, ...

HARRY POTTER Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-29-2001)

Warner Bros. has released even more images from the coming HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, some of which you may have seen before, many you have probably not.Click on the thumbnails to see the larger images.


HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS teaser coming next week
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-07-2002)

Warner Bros. has some good news for HARRY POTTER fans. It will release the HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS teaser online next Tuesday, which means you can expect to see the teaser on screens at theaters next Friday. They've decided to attach the t...

POTTER Copies Sell Illegally in China
by News Editor (Mon 08-01-2005)

Illegal copies of HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE have gone on sale in Beijing, weeks after it was published & released in English and months ahead of the actual Chinese language edition release. The Chinese people are so wound up about POTTER tha...

Smith On HARRY POTTER 2
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 12-28-2001)

Actress Maggie Smith has been talking a bit about the currently in production HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS.While talking to USA Today, Smith told the paper that she looking forward to being in all of the planned seven film series, saying, "I'm ...

Director announced for HARRY POTTER 5
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-19-2004)

Director David Yates has been revealed as the director of HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, the fifth movie in the Warner Bros. franchise. The British director has made a name for himself on a number of made-for-television projects in his native ...


HARRY Hangs on to Number One
by News Editor (Sun 12-04-2005)

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE remained the number one movie at the box office this weekend with a take of $20.45 million.AEON FLUX opened in second place with $13.1 million, and WALK THE LINE came in at third with $10 million.In fourth place was YOU...

Extra HARRY POTTER Footage
by News Editor (Sat 08-13-2005)

Extra TV show is offering a sneak peek preview of clips from the upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE.Click here to see the Quicktime footage.

POTTER Pounds B.O. Competition
by News Editor (Mon 11-21-2005)

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE took in $101.4 million in ticket sales its opening weekend. It's the fourth-best opening ever.WALK THE LINE opened in second place with $22.4 million and CHICKEN LITTLE fell to the number three spot with $14.8 million.I...

Potter Puts Away B.O. Dollars
by News Editor (Mon 11-28-2005)

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE remained at number one by bringing in $54.9 million over the three-day weekend. WALK THE LINE held at second with $19.7 million.YOURS, MINE & OURS took the number three spot with $17.5 million. CHICKEN LITTLE held at n...


HARRY POTTER's Future
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-05-2001)

Actor Daniel Radcliffe and director Chris Columbus have been talking about the future of the HARRY POTTER film franchise, which is being launched by HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE.While talking to Empire Online, Radcliffe addressed talk of his fast...

POTTER Rumors Run Wild
by News Editor (Fri 07-15-2005)

With the new Harry Potter book, HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE, arriving on shelves tonight at midnight, there are last minute rumors and specualtion spreading across the Internet about what happens to Harry.J.K. Rowling reminds everyone on her ow...

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Radcliffe Talks Being HARRY POTTER
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-13-2001)

Daniel Radcliffe says that he was quite nervous about taking on the title role in Warner Bros. upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE.While talking to Nickelodeon Magazine, the young actor spoke of his initial anxiety, saying, "The first day on th...


HARRY POTTER Tix On Sale Tomorrow
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-31-2001)

Those of you who are who are looking to make sure that you'll be able to see HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE on its opening day will now be able to buy tickets in advance for the film starting on November 1st.Fandango, the movie-ticketing company, i...

HARRY POTTER: Book 5 Update
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-07-2001)

J. K. Rowling has provided the latest word on her eagerly anticipated fifth HARRY POTTER book.While talking to the BBC at the HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE premiere in London this last week, the author spoke of when the next book may be coming out...

POTTER 2, others get DVD release dates
by Mike Whybark (Wed 01-22-2003)

VARIETY rounds up some DVD release dates for late 2002 films including HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, hitting shelves April 11, THE RING on March 4, and TREASURE PLANET on March 8.The HARRY POTTER release is more than a month earlier than the DV...

HARRY POTTER Tested Very Well
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 10-04-2001)

It's been a tough year for Warner Bros., with CATS & DOGS being their only real hit. They're hoping that all changes with the coming HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE.And the odds are good for the film, which has already generated strong interest....


Hagrid Talks Harry Part One
by CHRIS WYATT (Fri 11-23-2001)

Veteran actor Robbie Coltrane has received critical lauds and a cult following for his diverse career. He's done broad comedies like NUNS ON THE RUN with Monty Python's Eric Idle. He's done serious drama, like his performance as Falstaff in Kenneth Branag...

Thompson to teach in HARRY POTTER 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 10-06-2003)

Via Coming Soon and the Herald Sun newspaper, it's been discovered that Emma Thompson will have a part in the upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN movie. Thompson will reportedly play Professor Trelawny, Hogwart's divinations teacher, in the ...

POTTER powers it in
by Mike Whybark (Mon 11-18-2002)

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS took bad-boy-becoming-mizundastood-man Eminem to school this weekend with a widely-anticipated boffo opening of $87.7m. That may land the film in third place for opening weekend earnings of all time. Topping it are ...

Thompson officially teaching in HARRY POTTER 3
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-10-2003)

First mentioned earlier this week, the casting of Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson in HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN is now confirmed by Warner Bros. Thompson is playing the part of Sibyll Trelawney, Hogwart's eccentric Professor of Divinatio...


HARRY POTTER Running Time
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-29-2001)

The British Board of Film Classification has officially announced the running time of the coming HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE.According to the Associated Press, the board revealed that the film, which had been submitted for certification in the U...

No HARRY POTTER 5 this year
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-08-2002)

The NEW YORK TIMES is set to depress HARRY POTTER news: The fifth book in the series, HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX won't be coming out even late this year. In fact, the United States publisher Scholastic is telling its shareholders not to exp...

Julie Walters talks HARRY POTTER 5
by Karl Schneider (Sat 09-30-2006)

Julie Walters, who will return to play Mrs. Weasley in the upcoming film HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, took some time to talk with JewReview.net.JewReview writes, She's currently done shooting the film, but Rupert, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Wats...

SITH Leads Nomination List for 32nd Annual Saturn Awards
by News Editor (Wed 02-15-2006)

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films has announced the nominations for the 32nd Annual Saturn Awards. Leading the pack is George Lucas' genre epic "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" with 10 nominations. "Batman Begins" fol...


DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)

VIDEO NEWSWhile we're all waiting for Quentin Tarantino to finally start production on his too long awaited new film, KILL BILL, we will at least be able to console ourselves with the re-releases of his ground-breaking, trend setting previous efforts. Up ...

1st Look: HARRY POTTER 2
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 01-15-2002)

The first image from the currently shooting HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS has been released.The BBC posted the picture shown here from the film, which doesn't really reveal anything. Click on the pic to see the larger image.

Coltrane Talks HARRY POTTER
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-15-2001)

Robbie Coltrane has been talking about the coming HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, and why he took on the role of Hagrid the giant.While talking to the UK's Daily Record, the actor explained why he took the role. Coltrane, who has children of his ow...

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX set for June 2003
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-28-2002)

This news comes via the VARIETY story about HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE director Chris Columbus leaving the series. If you're saying, "Wha..? Huh?" read the story in today's news. If you want to know when you might pick up your copy of ORDER OF ...


Even more HARRY POTTER pictures from teaser
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 06-10-2002)

With the teaser trailer hitting the web tomorrow, and theater screens this Friday with SCOOBY DOO, more images are coming out from HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS. Specifically, screen prints from the teaser. We've got them, so you get them. Also,...

Audio book of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" on July 21
by Karl Schneider (Wed 03-28-2007)

According to Yahoo, a U.S. version audiobook for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released on July 21, the same day as the text version of the novel.Grammy winning Jim Dale will handle all voices for the audiobook.The audio for the 784-page bo...

How Many HARRY POTTER Screens?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 11-15-2001)

In a follow-up to yesterday's news that HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE might be opening on over 7,000 screens comes word of a more reasonable, though still record setting figure.According to Variety, the film will open on 3,672 screens, which sets ...

DVD Review of Dirty Harry Two Disc Special Edition
by Tim Janson (Sun 06-01-2008)

Warner Brothers is going to “make the day” of Clint Eastwood fans everywhere on June 3rd when they release all five Dirty Harry films on special edition DVDs with all-new bonus features. With Eastwood in the starring role, Dirty Harry wou...


From Azkaban to Shady Rest
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-03-2004)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSLast week came the latest musical installment in the Harry Potter cinema series -- John Williams' score to HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (Warner Bros 83711-2). Unlike the second film, CHAMBER OF SECRETS, where other c...

Harry Potter's Rob Knox Killed in Bar Fight
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-25-2008)

Just a few days after young actor Rob Knox finished up filming his scenes as Ravenclaw student Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, the 18 year old was killed in a knife fight outside a bar in London. See the AP report below. An 18-year...

More pings on HARRY POTTER director radar
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-04-2002)

A few more names have popped up in connection to who might be directing HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN. It seems in addition to A LITTLE PRINCESS's Alfonso Cuaron, THELMA AND LOUISE writer and DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD director Call...

HARRY POTTER Sneak On REBA
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 11-09-2001)

Tonight's episode of the REBA sitcom on The WB TV network will have something extra -- a scene from next week's HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE.According to USA Today, during a break in the show a 1-minute, 45-second spot from the film will be prese...


HARRY POTTER 5 completed
by Richard Salter (Tue 11-12-2002)

The Internet Movie Database is reporting that J. K. Rowling's next HARRY